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The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz

A straight-ahead look on navigating an exit from exile.

"Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 29 (ANI): After nearly four months of conflict, a tenous peace deal between Iran and the United States has seen the crucial energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz open to sea traffic. Oil tankers and other vessels with critical Oil supplies are now transiting freely through the Strait. India, which is largely dependent on energy imports, was able to ride the crisis successfully

(World Cup) Defender Kim Min-jae wary of skilled, speedy South African players

GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean center back Kim Min-jae said...

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

Is Iran Turning the Strait of Hormuz Into a Permanent Toll Gate?

Tehran has stopped trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It is trying to own it. That distinction, more than any ceasefire announcement or memorandum signed in June, is what will determine how global energy markets, Gulf economies, and Western naval planning look for the rest of this decade. A Ceasefire That Was Never Real [] The post Is Iran Turning the Strait of Hormuz Into a Permanent Toll Gate? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US military says the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels lawfully transiting t [...]

JUST IN: US military says the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels lawfully transiting the international waterway.@BRICSNews

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

World : Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under ‘iranian Arrangements’

ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would open only under “Iranian arrangements,” not by US threats, after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Scared Strait

Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? The Iranian thugocracy has sold the opening of the Strait to us twice, first in the April 8 ceasefire agreement and again, most recently, in the Memorandum of Understanding. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the thugs are reaping huge and immediate finanicial gains. Based on President Trump’s public comments, one may infer that the many concessions made to the thugs in the

JD Vance: The Strait of Hormuz is open, mines to be removed

ALBAWABA - U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced in a statement that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that a plan will be agreed to remove mines implemented by Iran during the over 100-day war...

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

[Photo] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — U.S.

— U.S. Central Command:The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available despite unwarranted Iranian aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations. Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.@IntelSlava

INTERVIEW - Ankara summit marked ‘first practical steps’ toward deeper South Korea-NATO partnership: President Lee

'Security is no longer confined by geography. The Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are increasingly connected by common security challenges,' says South Korean president

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace

A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorization

TEHRAN, June 26 (YPA) – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which controls the Strait of Hormuz, warned that vessels using routes outside its framework will not receive safe passage. “Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage guarantees and will not be entitled to insurance []

Hormuz to remain closed as long as Israel continues its aggression against Lebanon — media

According to Tasnim news agency, the essential conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz are the unfreezing of Iran’s foreign assets, the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon, the complete lifting of the blockade, and the issuance of permits for oil sales

China Calls for Unimpeded Passage in Strait of Hormuz Amid Fee Discussions

(NaturalNews) Chinaâs Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Friday that resuming safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz serves the interests...

Iran Says Free Passage Through Hormuz Under US Deal Limited to 60 Days

TEHRAN, June 30: Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Tuesday that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz under the recent memorandum o...

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

Hormuz closure strands almost 1,200 cargo ships with $125bn worth of goods

‘Unprecedented’ blockade of the strait raises concerns about the future of global maritime trade, says insurer Allianz

Ships Sail Near Strait of Hormuz amid Renewed Tensions

Footage shows commercial vessels sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE's east coast. The strategic waterway remains under close watch after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping and heightened concerns over regional security and global energy supplies.

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open

There is little sign hostilities between the US and Iran are easing.

Trump: Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

US President Donald ​Trump said ‌on Sunday that the Strait ​of ​Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, ​though the ​US and Iran continue to trade ​attacks that ​have raised concerns over ‌safety on one of the world’s most ​important ​oil shipping routes. Trump’s comments ​were made ​during an interview on NBC’s Meet ​the Press. The post Trump: Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued

June 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was not respected.The source said the waterway would also remain closed until waivers allowing the sale of Iranian oil were issued. (Reporting by Eman Abouhassira, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed, Trump Claims It’s Open for Commercial Shipping

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic due to US violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). President Donald Trump asserted that the waterway was open to commercial shipping. “Due to recent unlawful movements by United States military forces in the region, transit through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not []

UNCTAD: Hormuz Closure Left World’s Poorest Nations on a Longer, Costlier Recovery Path

The Strait of Hormuz reopened in mid-June under the US-Iran ceasefire framework. A UNCTAD report released Wednesday finds the 100-day disruption left cascading food price shocks in the world's most import-dependent nations — damage the reopening itself cannot undo.

Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions

The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships. Read all

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Any U.S. Interference in Hormuz

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declares the strait a ‘red line.’ On Thursday, Iran’s main military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHQ), warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the Iranian armed forces’ “decisive and swift” response. RELATED: White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with []

2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal

2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal

Strait is closed. Hormuz out front should have told you this is not a repeat from last month [News]

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Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing any assassination attempt

The US earlier demanded Iran must publicly state the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships using the vital waterway will not be attacked.

Tankers Cross Hormuz Via US-Protected Corridor

Western navies continue to say that the threat risk in the Strait of Hormuz is substantial and that the center of the strait has been mined, as ships try to avoid the attentions of Iran's military. Bloomberg's Michael Heath reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

South Korean ships transit Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Iran agreement

Seoul, June 22 (SANA) Two South Korean vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between the United States and Iran, South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday. The ministry, cited by Yonhap News Agency, said the vessels, operated by South Korean shipping companies, had been waiting in the []

Passage through Hormuz Strait currently ‘not possible’: PGSA

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.

Long-Term Commitment Matters More Than Fast Expansion in the Middle East

A signed contract may secure market access in the Middle East, but it does not automatically secure commitment from distributors, retailers, or local partners. Many Korean companies entering Gulf markets still approach expansion as a transaction-driven process centered around agreements, shipments, and launch activity. Yet across the region’s business ecosystems, commercial relationships often continue being [] The post Long-Term Commitment Matters More Than Fast Expansion in the Middle East first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.